West of Scotland Premier Division season preview: New faces and opening day showdowns

The West of Scotland Premier Division returns on Saturday 26th July with 16 clubs chasing glory and a chance to follow last season’s champions, Clydebank, into a new version of the Lowland League.

Last year’s runners-up Auchinleck Talbot, third-placed Johnstone Burgh and Troon (fourth) loom as early title challengers.

Four sides join the Premier Division this season. Arthurlie claimed the First Division crown, while Rutherglen Glencairn, Renfrew and Kilwinning Rangers all sealed top-four finishes to earn their place among the elite.

Matchday 1 kicks off at 2pm on Saturday 26th July:

• Arthurlie vs. St Cadoc’s – Newly promoted Arthurlie make their Premier bow at Dunterlie Park against a St Cadoc’s side keen to build on mid-table stability.

• Kilwinning Rangers vs. Johnstone Burgh – Kilwinning’s return to the top flight sees them host last season’s Scottish Junior Cup winners, Burgh, at Buffs Park.

• Auchinleck Talbot at Hurlford United – Talbot travel to Blair Park looking to hit the ground running under new manager John McInally.

• Pollok vs. Beith Juniors – Pollok open at Newlandsfield against a strong Beith side .

The remaining fixtures on Saturday afternoon read: Cumnock Juniors vs. Largs Thistle; Drumchapel United vs. Rutherglen Glencairn; Renfrew vs. Troon; Shotts Bon Accord vs. Glenafton Athletic.

West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 13:30 Bellsdale Park
Beith Juniors	v	Pollok
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 13:30 Keanie Park
Johnstone Burgh FC	v	Kilwinning Rangers
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 13:30 Barrfields Stadium
Largs Thistle	v	Cumnock Juniors
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 13:30 Hamish B Allan Stadium
Rutherglen Glencairn	v	Drumchapel United
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 14:00 Beechwood Park
Auchinleck Talbot	v	Hurlford United
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 14:00 Loch Park
Glenafton Athletic	v	Shotts Bon Accord
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 14:00 New Tinto Park
St Cadoc’s	v	Arthurlie
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
17-01-2026 14:00 Portland Park
Troon	v	Renfrew
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 13:30 Dunterlie Park
Arthurlie	v	Beith Juniors
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 13:30 Blair Park
Hurlford United	v	Glenafton Athletic
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 13:30 Hannah Park
Shotts Bon Accord	v	Rutherglen Glencairn
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 14:00 Townhead Park
Cumnock Juniors	v	Johnstone Burgh FC
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 14:00 Donald Dewar Centre
Drumchapel United	v	Largs Thistle
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 14:00 Buffs Park
Kilwinning Rangers	v	Renfrew
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 14:00 Newlandsfield Park
Pollok	v	Auchinleck Talbot
West of Scotland Football League Premier Division 2025/2026
24-01-2026 14:00 New Tinto Park
St Cadoc’s	v	Troon